Bella Cucina is renowned for its modern approach to rustic Italian dining consistently earning its place as Queenstown’s leading Italian restaurant. Situated in the heart of the resort in the Brecon Street dining precinct the restaurant lives up to its name, translated as beautiful cuisine, combining
By Jane Brooke The Lakes District Museum is home to one of Arrowtown’s busiest art galleries, open daily for visitors to experience with works on display available for sale. “The gallery is one of the museum’s most popular areas and regularly hosts exhibitions for local and visiting artists,”
Wānaka’s contemporary gallery, Gallery Thirty Three, is offering a diverse and rich exhibition programme during autumn. Director Vanessa George says the gallery’s Easter Exhibition is a showstopper featuring new works from celebrated artists Bing Dawe, Sean Belson, Tessa Barringer, Stephen Howard, Katherine Throne and Peter Miller. “Our
In Otago sport has always meant more than the scoreboard. It represents identity, pride and the belief that smaller regions can stand confidently on a national stage. The Otago Nuggets embody that spirit. After stepping away from the National Basketball League in 2014 the franchise returned
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa redefines the art of cultured dining in Queenstown offering sophisticated culinary experiences in the hotel’s restaurant Le Petit Salon and stylish bar Le Salon Rouge. Discreetly located within the hotel’s central lobby the restaurant and bar have an intimate, elegant
The culinary philosophy at Steamer Wharf restaurant Sunfire is one of flavours on fire incorporating the elements of charcoal, flame and high quality ingredients. Owners Jonathan Bisley and Lou McDowell have designed their menu so every dish is centred on a connection to cooking with fire, expanding on the
Windows are more than architectural features - they shape how a building connects with its surroundings. In Queenstown and across the Southern Lakes region, where views are part of the lifestyle, choosing the right window furnishings can transform how spaces are experienced. That’s where Lahood
Finz Seafood Bar & Grill on Queenstown’s vibrant Steamer Wharf is dedicated to providing a seamless dining experience. The restaurant features striking interiors, plush furnishings with a contemporary indoor – outdoor bar creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere. “It is a relaxing setting ideal for leisurely lunches,
Orchard Gardens in its idyllic setting between Clyde and Alexandra boasts the largest hedge maze in the South Island combined with extensive English style gardens. Owners Frances and Bryan Raymond say the almost four-hectare property has provided the backdrop for more than 500 wedding ceremonies and
From curated furniture and décor to complete home or business interior projects McKenzie & Willis offers expert advice and guidance at its Queenstown store. QT Magazine asked brand manager Isabella Nicholson about the scope of the design service. Our interior design service goes beyond one-off advice —